DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
The Marvels
It was much more fun than I remember it to be. A light, fun superhero romp.
It was much more fun than I remember it to be. A light, fun superhero romp.
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
I'm serious. First time I saw it in theaters, it was loud and bombastic and seemed like they cut parts out... I still enjoyed it but not fully.
This time, it was just lighter and more fun (being away from those overwhelming theater speakers helped). The music was great (except for Memory by Streisand) and the score was sweet. The music planet part was silly and I laughed.
Overall the movie put a smile on my face.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
All Quiet On The Western Front: A+
This was a surprise. It's a German film about the first World War. The action was fantastic, the whole movie was visually stunning. The acting was great. I loved the soundtrack especially. I think that Netflix has mostly crap but this movie is one of the standouts. Highly recommended
Doom85
Member
Glad you enjoyed it.
For me, the movie would have been way better if it was just Kamala going to space and seeing and fighting crazy shit with Nick Fury as her guide. With how Guardians 3 ended, she could eventually meet up with someone like Drax or Mantis and they could join in on the adventure (keeping it to one so it’s still Kamala’s movie).
They tried to make Carol more flawed with what she accidentally did to the Kree planet, but Brie Larson did not seem to give a fuck in her performance. She’s great in other roles, but she seems done with Carol, kind of reminds me of how Jennifer Lawrence barely tried as Mystique by the time she got to X-men Apocalypse.
Monica’s actress is good, but it’s hard to make her character relatable with where she is. We only knew her as a kid, then we have to care about her as an adult having returned from the Blip with her mom having died during but we didn’t see her as an adult prior with her mom so it doesn’t emotionally resonate with me, besides her story immediately goes to her dealing with the WandaVision situation anyway. And then, with this movie, her confronting Carol, I never saw her as an adult missing Carol prior, only as a kid saying bye to her, so it feels way too much telling and not showing.
The cats devouring the space crew part was mildly funny, but the musical planet idea felt undercooked. Why did the people not fight in a musical style when they got invaded? Could have been crazy fun like the Dr. Strange 2 music battle. I feel like it was the sort of idea someone like Sam Raimi or James Gunn would have gone nuts with, but this movie felt like it was, “okay, we‘ll go weird, but not too weird” and I wanted them to go too weird.
And the villain was super forgettable. Hilarious how she seemed to be Ronan’s successor as he was basically the same way. The actress just didn’t command much presence for me, nowhere as effective a villainess as Cate Blanchett in Thor 3 who just sold every evil and intense moment she had.
It’s not awful, just underwhelming for me and in terms of superhero movies that are set a good deal in space it pales in comparison to all the Guardians movies…..it’s still better than 2011 Green Lantern though, I’ll give it that.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
There's a thing about these movies that I can't stand, why are they speaking english with terrible regional accents?...like just speak english or speak italian, these faux accents make everything worse.
There were even some lines that were just straight up bad english, like how someone sounds when they are just learning a language (like saying something like "I go here now" instead of "I'll go over here".), it's so distracting to me...
That being said, how about that crash scene
NeverYouMind
Member
I think if you go into the followup film Glass without expectations it will entertain you. I would also advise a viewing of Unbreakable prior as it is predominantly a follow up of that.
P.S. Whether McAvoy is Patricia or Hedwig there is too much attitude on display to play it straight.
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John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Yeah that one required a couple of replays. Ouch.That being said, how about that crash scene
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
I remember The 13th Warrior (been a long time since I've seen it) doing a 360 with the camera around people at a campfire speaking their native tongue then transitioning to english.
Or The Hunt for Red October at the beginning with Sean Connery speaking russian then switching to english as he's speaking to a comrade.
I guess those 2 examples try to "explain" the use of english in a way.
But yes, it is a necessary evil we have to live with as an audience
NeverYouMind
Member
I recollect Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon being entirely in Cantonese with English subtitles.But yes, it is a necessary evil we have to live with as an audience
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Yeah the show Warrior does the same and it works great, they even go a step further by having them speak crappy english when speaking to actual english speaking characters lol.
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Movies like "Life is Beautiful" and "Das Boot" for example I could never watch dubbed.
The original language gives it a flavor and a cultural richness which is obviously robbed with dubbing.
I remember a frenchie friend of mine back in the day who never heard Sean Connery's real voice because he watched everything dubbed in french.
I was flabbergasted Connery's voice is 80% of his persona
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Movies like "Life is Beautiful" and "Das Boot" for example I could never watch dubbed.
The original language gives it a flavor and a cultural richness which is obviously robbed with dubbing.
I remember a frenchie friend of mine back in the day who never heard Sean Connery's real voice because he watched everything dubbed in french.
I was flabbergasted Connery's voice is 80% of his persona
I'm still super salty that Connery died but it is what it is..
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
12Goblins
Lil’ Gobbie
I'm ashamed it took me this long to get around to seeing this. What I've come to realize watching this is how PTA and DDL are simply levels above everyone else right now, including Scorsese. This movie looks and feels like it could have been shot by Kubrick himself. Also it's one of the funniest movie i've ever seen which completely took me by surprise.
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DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
Just now watched The Creator on Disney+Hulu ...
I don't know what some of you lot watched but it was a really touching and heartfelt film ... It was a lot like Chappie and I loved the progression! Once again, humans fuck everything up by lying. The humans were the bad guys, not the AI. I was rooting for Joshua and little Alphie!
I don't know what some of you lot watched but it was a really touching and heartfelt film ... It was a lot like Chappie and I loved the progression! Once again, humans fuck everything up by lying. The humans were the bad guys, not the AI. I was rooting for Joshua and little Alphie!
Andyliini
Member
The Doors
I'm personally not a fan of The Doors, but my girlfriend is, and wanted to show it to me. I have to say it was difficult to follow. Once the trip scenes hit, it became difficult to make out which scenes happened for real, and which where just acid trips. One thing I have to say, is I liked Val Kilmer before, but my god what a perfect job he does as Jim Morrison. When I look at the screen, I see Kilmer there, but not really. He does not sound or move lile he usually does. That was sadly the only really positive thing I can say. Not my type of movie.
I'm personally not a fan of The Doors, but my girlfriend is, and wanted to show it to me. I have to say it was difficult to follow. Once the trip scenes hit, it became difficult to make out which scenes happened for real, and which where just acid trips. One thing I have to say, is I liked Val Kilmer before, but my god what a perfect job he does as Jim Morrison. When I look at the screen, I see Kilmer there, but not really. He does not sound or move lile he usually does. That was sadly the only really positive thing I can say. Not my type of movie.
VenomousCoffee
Member
Watched The Marvels last night. Terrible movie. I completely believe the director when she said that she didn't direct this, Marvel Studios did. Terrible shot composition and editing, and the CGI is somehow worse! Also it has two contenders for dumbest scene in a superhero movie. I'd call it the worse superhero movie of last year, except The Flash exists. 1/5 stars
Also watched Rambo (2008) recently--what a perfect film. It was like every shot conveyed the grit and pain of his world. Plus the movie spent a whole lot of time establishing atmosphere, developing relationships, etc. You learn more from the way Rambo listens to people while he pilots his little boat than you do about from any MCU character doing anything since ... idk, Endgame, when Cap sees Peggy in the office? Marvel could learn a few things from this one (movies don't have to just be sprinting and yelling!). 5/5 stars
Also watched Rambo (2008) recently--what a perfect film. It was like every shot conveyed the grit and pain of his world. Plus the movie spent a whole lot of time establishing atmosphere, developing relationships, etc. You learn more from the way Rambo listens to people while he pilots his little boat than you do about from any MCU character doing anything since ... idk, Endgame, when Cap sees Peggy in the office? Marvel could learn a few things from this one (movies don't have to just be sprinting and yelling!). 5/5 stars
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John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Saw it in its first week of release in theatres.
Left after 20 minutes because most of the packed crowd were drunk and or high off their asses and behaving like they were at a concert, just chaos and throwing empty beer cans at the screen.
Good times
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Grildon Tundy
Member
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
This movie moved me more than any other. No hyperbole.
I've teared up at movies before, but
the scene with Paul and the French soldier in the crater made me weep.
I've been reading about the historical inaccuracies, and I read the book back in university, so I understand the criticisms. Still, this movie was masterful in conveying horror, bleakness, and absurdity.
Only a few story choices took me out of it, but that doesn't negate it's greatness. I give it a 9 out of 10.
This movie moved me more than any other. No hyperbole.
I've teared up at movies before, but
the scene with Paul and the French soldier in the crater made me weep.
I've been reading about the historical inaccuracies, and I read the book back in university, so I understand the criticisms. Still, this movie was masterful in conveying horror, bleakness, and absurdity.
Only a few story choices took me out of it, but that doesn't negate it's greatness. I give it a 9 out of 10.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
If you want to watch about 15 hours on the history of WW1, This is free in the US for the current month. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CGLYMMNT/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
The professor here is great and I have seen one of his other courses.
Fbh
Member
6/10
I really liked some of the ideas and themes it presented, at times it's a great criticism of how media and the entertainment industry approaches the subject of diversity, while also throwing some criticism at the woke virtue signaling mentality.
That said, I thought the movie itself was just ok. It had some interesting stuff to say but it also felt like they didn't know how to turn the core ideas into a full movie, so much of the screen time is spent on some pretty standard family/relationship drama
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
Shut up. I enjoy a lot of stuff. But I mostly share what I am a curmudgeon about.Huh you actually enjoyed something. Color me shocked
I saw you post something today and I think I gave you an empathy. Because I care about you complaining about something.
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clarky
Gold Member
Anatomy of a Fall.
Really enjoyed this one, fantastic performances especially from the blind kid. 9/10
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Really enjoyed this one, fantastic performances especially from the blind kid. 9/10
Anatomy of a Fall | Rotten Tomatoes
For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel's suspicious...
www.rottentomatoes.com
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kurisu_1974
Member
Indeed, just like Chappie it was a good concept in a shitty 5/10 movie.
Chappie annoyed me a whole lot more though. Those annoying fucks from Die Antwoord were thankfully not in The Creator.
Anatomy Of A Fall.
Really enjoyed this one, fantastic performances especially from the blind kid. 9/10
Anatomy of a Fall | Rotten Tomatoes
For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel's suspicious...
Yes that was great. Anatomy of a Fall and Society of the Snow are two of my favourite 2023 movies.
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Cyberpunkd
Member
Bronzés
Bronzés font du ski
This one is an acquired taste - long story short these are movies considered cult classics in France, both from end of 1970s. They are VERY, VERY French, down to the way they are shot - there is no plot to speak of, instead it's a series of silly situations where you have to be 'in the know' to get most of it - the humour doesn't rely so much on physical movement or obvious phrases being spoken, it's mostly the climate of the times that make it special.
I don't think they exist with English subtitles.
Bronzés font du ski
This one is an acquired taste - long story short these are movies considered cult classics in France, both from end of 1970s. They are VERY, VERY French, down to the way they are shot - there is no plot to speak of, instead it's a series of silly situations where you have to be 'in the know' to get most of it - the humour doesn't rely so much on physical movement or obvious phrases being spoken, it's mostly the climate of the times that make it special.
I don't think they exist with English subtitles.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Cat Person
Beautiful but paranoid girl goes on dates with awkward guy, decides she doesn't want to anymore and gets scared and does even more paranoid stuff.
Beautiful but paranoid girl goes on dates with awkward guy, decides she doesn't want to anymore and gets scared and does even more paranoid stuff.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Bourne Ultimatum
I don’t like watching the third of a series before the first two (ok I have seen the first two) but this movie people die, everything feels purposeful it’s the best movie ever.
NeverYouMind
Member
If you watched the first two you already know that is not true. I recommend watching Bourne Legacy with Hawkeye. It has more action.
Bourne Ultimatum
I don’t like watching the third of a series before the first two (ok I have seen the first two) but this movie people die, everything feels purposeful it’s the best movie ever.
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Rewatched "The Devil's Advocate" (1997).
Forgot how subtle Pacino was. His eyes did 80% of his acting.
Didn't fall into the cliché trap.
After some googling I found out I was over 30 years late but I rewatched Terminator 2 & noticed Robert Patrick does not close his eyes or even blink.
Such a nice touch.
Forgot how subtle Pacino was. His eyes did 80% of his acting.
Didn't fall into the cliché trap.
After some googling I found out I was over 30 years late but I rewatched Terminator 2 & noticed Robert Patrick does not close his eyes or even blink.
Such a nice touch.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
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clarky
Gold Member
The Replacement Killers(1998).
Think someone in last years thread recommended it to me, finally got round to watching it. Man I did not like this film at all. Really cliched and showing its age. Much better action flicks kicking around from the '90's.
Still a film I'd not seen before so not a total waste of time. Antoine Fuqua's a one hit wonder for me.
Edit: I did enjoy seeing Jurgen Prochnow again though so bonus points for that.
Think someone in last years thread recommended it to me, finally got round to watching it. Man I did not like this film at all. Really cliched and showing its age. Much better action flicks kicking around from the '90's.
Still a film I'd not seen before so not a total waste of time. Antoine Fuqua's a one hit wonder for me.
Edit: I did enjoy seeing Jurgen Prochnow again though so bonus points for that.
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John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
The narrative love stuff bothered me a bit but I feel like an impatient asshole after seeing it from your point of view
Josephine was a big part of his life after all.
I also chuckled a few times at Napoleon's sense of humour, it was quite endearing.
Pimpollo818
Member
The Holdovers 4/4 a warm blanket of a movie. loved the writing, the jokes, the pacing. I didn't want it to end. loved spending time with these characters.
Vertigo 2/4 - my first Hitchcock movie. Admittedly, the stalking scenes are slow and put me to sleep. But I loved the twist it takes in the 2nd half and appreciate how the reveal recontextualizes how one experiences the movie after the first time
Prisoners 4/4 - absolutely loved it. the tension, dread, and depraved the father becomes.
Fremont 3/4 - a quiet great little film about displacement and longing.
Bottle Rocket 2/4- nice to see early Anderson. I didn't find it too compelling, but enjoyed it's adolescent/meandering spirit. You can definitely feel the sense of whimsy his later films evoke.
Vertigo 2/4 - my first Hitchcock movie. Admittedly, the stalking scenes are slow and put me to sleep. But I loved the twist it takes in the 2nd half and appreciate how the reveal recontextualizes how one experiences the movie after the first time
Prisoners 4/4 - absolutely loved it. the tension, dread, and depraved the father becomes.
Fremont 3/4 - a quiet great little film about displacement and longing.
Bottle Rocket 2/4- nice to see early Anderson. I didn't find it too compelling, but enjoyed it's adolescent/meandering spirit. You can definitely feel the sense of whimsy his later films evoke.
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Cry Macho (2021).
I love Eastwood both as an actor & director but that one was a bit painful to watch
I expected him to fall flat on his face at any moment and explode into a million pieces.
There's also this flirtation with a woman in her late 50's/early 60's which didn't seem plausible at all.
I love Eastwood both as an actor & director but that one was a bit painful to watch
I expected him to fall flat on his face at any moment and explode into a million pieces.
There's also this flirtation with a woman in her late 50's/early 60's which didn't seem plausible at all.
kruis
Exposing the sinister cartel of retailers who allow companies to pay for advertising space.
Cry Macho (2021).
I love Eastwood both as an actor & director but that one was a bit painful to watch
I expected him to fall flat on his face at any moment and explode into a million pieces.
There's also this flirtation with a woman in her late 50's/early 60's which didn't seem plausible at all.
I felt exactly the same. That role was obviously written for a much younger lead. It was probably Eastwood's last acting part. He'll be 94 years old soon. He's now shooting his final movie, but thank god he's directing that one instead of acting in it.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
The Bricklayer
Probably the worst movie I've seen in theaters this year so far. At least nina dobrev is pretty I guess.
Probably the worst movie I've seen in theaters this year so far. At least nina dobrev is pretty I guess.
Mossybrew
Gold Member
Finally watched Oppenheimer and yeah thumbs up. Its a movie you have to commit to, honestly I recommend watching it alone. I kind of missed the spectacle, in terms of depicting a visual representation of atomic destruction, it barely shows anything. But I get thats not what its about, its about the people involved, and once you get thats what the movie is about, and adjust to the time skips, its fantastic. Some really top notch acting here too. 3 hours of a director at the top of their craft.
bitbydeath
Member
I watched the Marvels, and it was just bland…
Nothing memorable. I don’t get the love Ms Marvel has for Captain Marvel since she only came to Earth once for like 5 mins (during End Game) and the rest of Ms Marvel’s life she was away in space, of which she wouldn't have known her.
Nothing memorable. I don’t get the love Ms Marvel has for Captain Marvel since she only came to Earth once for like 5 mins (during End Game) and the rest of Ms Marvel’s life she was away in space, of which she wouldn't have known her.
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
She was around during the 5 years of the Blip. Not continuously but partially.
bender
What time is it?
Let us know when you get to Rear Window. It's easily my favorite Hitchcock movie.